Hybrid
Peugeot HX1 Concept to preview at Frankfurt
The low slung MPV concept car from Peugeot will make its first address at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept vehicle is 1.37mts tall, 1.99 wide and 4.95mts long allowing for a Cd of 0.28 and will be able to seat up to 6 people. Access is via four reverse-opening…
Kia gears up for fuel economy record
2011 Kia Optima hybrid car is aiming at Guinness Book of World Records entry through a fuel economy run in the United States.…
2011 Lexus CT 200h | road test
In an age of iPhones, Intelligent buildings and Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth, the hybrid car is no stranger to us, even for those in the GCC where fuel is near abundant and the price equals that of bottled water. However, debating environmental issues is one thing and the ownership…
Jaguar to build C-X75 Hybrid supercar
Jaguar will build the C-X75 hybrid super car in association with William F1. Only 250 cars will be built with a price tag in the range of £700,000 - £900,000.…
2011 Seoul Motor Show | Chevrolet introduces Mi-ray Roadster Concept
Chevrolet unveiled the very futuristic Mi-ray roadster concept at 2011 Seoul Motor Show. …
Volkswagen to build XL1 diesel hybrid car
Volkswagen has announced that it will build the ultra-efficient Formula XL1 car by 2013. Powered by 800cc diesel engine mated to a 27bhp electric motor the XL1 can run about 100km on one litre of fuel.…
Merc and Porsche win big at Middle East Motor Awards
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche pick up three awards each at the inaugural Middle East Motor Awards.…
Peugeot shows its green face at Paris with the HR1 concept
The HR1 hybrid concept is styled on the lines of Peugeot’s earlier SR1 concept. It uses a three-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol engine mated to a rear mounted electric motor.…
Honda unveils Jazz hybrid ahead of Paris debut
Honda has unveiled the Jazz Hybrid ahead of its official debut at next month’s Paris Motor Show. It features a 1.3-litre petrol engine mated to an IMA hybrid drive system and a CVT automatic transmission.…
Porsche to build 918 Spyder Hybrid
Porsche gets serious about hybrids and green-lights the 918 Spyder for production.…
